Cyclist injured: This is how the accident could be avoided on the Buhlenweg!

Cyclist injured: This is how the accident could be avoided on the Buhlenweg!

On Friday afternoon, May 23, an accident occurred in the Buhlenweg, in which a cyclist was injured and a damage of over 1000 euros was caused. The incident occurred when a BMW driver parked his vehicle on the roadside and did not pay attention to the traffic when opening the driver's door. A 32-year-old woman who was traveling on a pedelec towards Fürstenbergstrasse could not avoid the open car and crashed into the door. The cyclist suffered minor injuries that were treated by an ambulance crew on site.

The incident illustrates the dangers that exist for cyclists in road traffic, especially in urban areas, where cycle paths often run directly to parked cars. The police point out that drivers should take a shoulder look after parking before opening the door to avoid such “doors” accidents. The term "dooring" describes accidents that arise when cyclists come against suddenly open car doors. It was recommended to use the so -called "Dutch grip", in which the door is opened with the opposite hand to turn the upper body and better pay attention to the environment when getting out.

accident research and security measures

In accident research, it is emphasized that property access is particularly dangerous for cyclists. Almost every fifth accident with cyclists and a car as well as every seventh accident with seriously injured or killed cyclists are done on such accessories. Siegfried Brockmann, head of accident research by the insurer (UDV), calls for better equipment for these access roads. Municipalities could oblige owners to make access roads roadworthy, for example by creating free visual axes, mirrors or the use of traffic lights.

A significant role also plays technical security measures in vehicles. Modern state vehicles could be equipped with dead angle warners, for example, who point out the driver when getting out of cyclists. Another safety measure would be the short -term blocking of the car door when approaching a cyclist. These measures could help reduce the risk of such accidents and increase safety on the street.

The situation for cyclists in Germany

The situation for cyclists on German roads is worrying. A UDV study shows that an average of four cyclists are killed every week on country roads and 58 are seriously injured. Compared to ten years ago, the number of accidents has increased by almost 30 percent. The most common cause of the accident is collapsed with cars, with drivers causing the accident in 59 percent of cases.

68 percent of severe wheel accidents - another danger point that could be easily defused. Even if cyclists are often responsible for their fall, it is due to the lack of security measures such as inadequate bike paths and obstacles to vision that the dangers for cyclists continue to increase. According to the UDV, 32 percent of serious accidents have passed on routes without cycle paths. This shows the urgent need for action for the creation of safe cycle paths and transitions, especially in urban and rural areas.

Overall, it becomes clear that both technological and structural measures are necessary to increase the safety of cyclists. Drivers are required to take more consideration, while cyclists should drive more securely, especially on busy roads.

For further information on the dangers in cycling and possible security solutions, you will find a comprehensive analysis on Südkurier , as well as additional safety tips from GDV and the current UDV study on bike accidents on Udv .